Northland (Wellington City)

NZDep 2
Pop 3,435Median age 32Wellington City

Northland (Wellington City) is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,435 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $62K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Northland (Wellington City) is $450 (450 houses, 498 units). This represents approximately 38% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Northland (Wellington City): NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 368.

In 2026, Northland (Wellington City) recorded 3 building approvals (1 house, 2 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability38% Moderate
School QualityEQI 368 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$450
House Rent /wk$450
Unit Rent /wk$498
Rent-to-Income37.9%
Lodgements66
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,435
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$62K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.3%
Asian9.1%
Māori8.0%
MELAA2.4%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety573
Professional, Scientific and Technical474
Education and Training174
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI368
Total Students206
State1
Charter School1
Northland SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 360 · 206 students
Altum AcademySecondary (Year 7-15) · Charter School · EQI 375
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score930
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses1
  Units2
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023